Musical season is here and the performers from high schools in Cayuga County are preparing to make a lot of noise. Six high schools will stage their musicals this weekend through April 11. Don’t miss your chance to catch classics like “Grease,” “Singin’ In The Rain” and “Beauty and the Beast.”

Here is more information on the performances:

Southern Cayuga

The musical: “Beauty and the Beast”

Playing: 7 p.m., today, Friday and Saturday

Tickets: $8, $7 seniors/students, $4 children younger than 5

Synopsis: “Beauty and the Beast” is a story of love and betrayal. A conceited prince is transformed into a horrific beast. The only way to break the spell is to fall in love. On a journey into the woods with her father, Belle encounters the beast. She is taken hostage in his massive castle, hidden deep in the woods. Belle sees past the beast’s complexion and learns to love.

Dana L. West, Port Byron

The musical: “South Pacific”

Playing: 7 p.m., March 18, 19 and 20

Tickets: $8; $5, veterans

Synopsis: This show recreates a South Seas paradise threatened by war.

<Moravia

The musical: “Grease”

Playing: 7 p.m. March 19 and 20

Synopsis: Written in 1972 by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, “Grease” is a 1950s high school romp featuring fast cars, leather jackets and sock hops.

<Union Springs

The musical: “Guys and Dolls”

Playing: 7 p.m., March 19; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., March 20

Synopsis: “Guys and Dolls” is a story of two gambling fools who try to reform.

<Cato-Meridian

The musical: “Singin’ in the Rain”

Playing: 7 p.m. April 9, 10 and 2 p.m. 11

Tickets: $7

Synopsis: “Singin’ in the Rain” is based on the MGM film of the same name. It is a comic depiction of Hollywood and its transition into the talking film industry.

<Weedsport

The musical: “Grease”

Playing: 7:30 p.m. March 19 and 20

Tickets: $8

Synopsis: Written in 1972 by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, “Grease” is a 1950s high school romp featuring fast cars, leather jackets and sock hops.

Fernando Alfonso III can be reached at falfonso@syracuse.com or 470- 3039 .